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Old 2014-08-02, 08:04 PM   #126
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So Tommi Makinen built a AWD Toyabaru for Rally Finland at the request of the CEO of Toyota. It didn't actually run competitively, but ran some of the course at speed for promo purposes.

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The GT86 is running in near standard form with a Subaru gearbox and front driveshafts fitted. It is being used for filming and internal promotional purposes in Japan
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/115232



hmm.....

EDIT:

And it appears another one (built in Germany, where the old Toyota WRC team was based) will be car 0 at the German Rally later this month.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/115204
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